Director of Bands John Ungurait will conduct the group. Assistant Director of Bands Howard Luttrell will serve as assistant conductor.

The evening will begin with a performance by the Northwest Percussion Ensemble at 7 p.m. in the atrium of the Fine Arts Auditorium. Members of the ensemble are Nathan Gregory, Senatobia; Nick Merritt, Olive Branch; Brent Garriga, Pearl; Jonathon WIlliams, Walls; Lamar Tedford, Bruce; Jay Rodgers, Nicholas Newson, and Robert Hibbler Jr., all of Coldwater; Billy Walker, Hernando; Kent Falkner, Holly Springs; Julia Williams, Southaven and Jonathan Pritchard, Red Banks.

The concert will feature a variety of music including the beautiful "Shenandoah" by Frank Ticheli. This work centers on the timelessness and energy of a rolling river. The mood of the piece ranges from quiet reflection to profound exaltation.

Aaron Copeland's "Fanfare for the Common Man," pays tribute to the man who shares the labors, sorrows and hope of those who strive for victory during the turmoil of World War II.

"On An American Spiritual" by David R. Holsinger, based on the Easter spiritual "Were You There?" and Robert W. Smith's "Songs of Earth, Wind, Water, Fire and Sky," dedicated to the East Tennessee State Wind Ensemble, will also be included. The concert will end with the rousing "Rolling Thunder" by Henry Fillmore.

For more information, contact the Northwest Band Department at 662-562-3335.

The art sale is being held by the Les Fauves campus art club, which functions to promote art in the area. Club membership is open to anyone who is taking at least one course in the Art Department.

“We moved the sale to the last Friday in April due to exams,” said Terry Pegram, art instructor. The sale is traditionally held the first Friday in May.

The event will feature paintings, pottery, photography, and mixed media pieces from art department students and faculty.

Door prizes will also be awarded, including pieces from art instructors Pegram, Lane Tutor and Lawayne House.

For more information, contact the Art Department at 562-3399.

The event is open to the public. The cost of the shot and screening is $10 in cash only. No checks or credit cards will be accepted. Only dogs will be screened for heartworms, but both dogs and cats can receive rabies shots.

For more information, contact the Vet Tech office at 562-3996.

Kushner is probably best remembered for his book When Bad Things Happen to Good People. He continues to write very meaningful books. This profound book is about being well by doing good.

All participants must fill out a registration form. Those who wish to receive a copy of the book being discussed should attach a payment of $5 to their registration form. If participants already own a copy of the book, or wish to get it from another source, they will still need to register for the session.

For more information, contact the Northwest library at (662) 562-3268. Funds for the support of this program are provided by Sycamore Bank, Cornerstone Bank, and Federal Land Bank Association of North Mississippi.

This beginning workshop will introduce students to an exciting new material from Japan. Precious Metal Clay (PMC) is made of particles of fine silver, a nontoxic binder and water. PMC can be rolled, shaped. and textured much the same way as ceramic clay. It can be fired in a kiln and will result in a piece of fine silver jewelry. The instructor will fire the pieces and give ideas for finishes and polishing. Ceramic or jewelry experience not necessary, but it would be helpful. Students will make approximately five pieces of jewelry.

The course will be taught at the Workforce Development Center Classroom in Tate Hall. The time is 6-8:30 p.m. The fee is $60 for the course, and $90 supply fee for new students. This fee includes supplies, beginning tools, and firing.

For more information, contact Patricia Lowder, coordinator of Continuing Education at 562-3349.